Welcome to the web site of South Cumbria Coastguard
This site is run and maintained by the two southern most stations within Cumbria Sector. The views and content within this site are our own, therefore they should not be taken as official MCA Policies.
Within this site you will find information about The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA), what we do , and also meet the Walney, Millom and Bootle Coastguard Rescue Teams, the equipment we use and details of the calls (shouts) to which we respond. You can even see a map of the area with the location of our shouts. You can also see which other SAR Units we work with, and the location of those teams.
If you would like to see the teams in action our Photo Galleries are worth a visit.
The Coastguard News section is filled with live press releases and for the more modern of our readers, Podcasts, for you to download and put on your i pod.
On a lighter note, hands up who can remember Joe and Petunia? Well they're back by popular demand.
Please take the time to sign our Guest Book , and let us have your comments on our site.
01 January 11:00 to 12:00 UTC VAD - Vessel Adrift - Liverpool Coastguard received a call of concern
from a member of the public with regards to a drifting small craft at
the northern part of Walney Channel. Walney CRT to were tasked to investigate the matter and search the
area. A high vantage point overlooking the area was found and the craft
was seen in the middle of the channel
Kevin Walker, of Walney Coastguard Rescue Team, represented his team at 10
Downing Street during a reception for community heroes from across the
country. Kevin, was invited to the event by John Woodcock, Barrow’s Labour parliamentary candidate. During the reception with Mr Brown and his wife Sarah, Kevin was asked by numerous MPs about HM Coastguard and the incidents we attended during the flooding.
South Cumbria Coastguard would like to thank the sponsors of this site Centrica Energy at Roosecote Power Station, for their support.
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